Host Patch Selection Induced by Parasitism: Basic Reproduction Ratio R sub(0) and Optimal Virulence

• Published in: Theoretical population biology Vol. 62; no. 2; pp. 97 - 109
• Main Authors: Charles, S, Morand, S, Chasse, J L, Auger, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.09.2002

The effects of parasites on the behavior of their hosts are well documented. For example, parasites may affect the habitat selection of the host individual. We used variables aggregation methods to investigate the way in which parasites affect the spatial pattern of susceptible hosts. We developed a...